Volunteer with LaoCan
Looking to get Involved?
Whether you bring time, skills, or passion, your support helps preserve Lao culture, uplift your community and creates a lasting impact for future generations.
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Why Volunteer?
Volunteering with LaoCan is a meaningful way to give back and grow.​
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You'll have the chance to:
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Be part of something purposeful and community-driven
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Build relationships with other who care about Lao culture
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Share your skills or learn new ones along the way
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Make a direct, visible impact in your local community
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Earn documented volunteer hours (for students in Ontario)
"Volunteering at VisuaLAO was incredibly meaningful, seeing people connect with the art reminded me why preserving our culture matters." - VisuaLAO Volunteer
Event Support
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Help plan, decorate, and manage events like the annual picnic, projects,
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Tasks: setup/tear-down, logistics, registration table etc.
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Coordinate children's activity tables and games
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Distribute and collect feedback forms
General Support/Flexible
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Float between teams to assist where needed
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Step in for last minute coverage (greeters, setup, runners)
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Attend planning meetings and take notes
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Represent LaoCan at local community partner events
Creative & Communication Support
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Photo & Video editing
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Support with website updates
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Design flyers, social content, or infographics
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Assist with translation and writing
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Photograph or video record events and programs
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create short reels or stories for Instagram/Facebook
Admin & Outreach
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Help write and edit grant applications
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Organize files, schedules, or volunteer data
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reach out to potential sponsors or donors
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Prepare volunteer hour letters for students
Featured Volunteer Role: Story Gatherers
We're currently looking for volunteers to help collect and share stories from the Lao Canadian communities.
Become a Story Gatherer - help preserve our community's heritage one story at a time.
Learn more and sign up here >>
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We're always looking for passionate people to get involved.
Email us at info@laocan.ca with your name, contact information, and how you'd like to help.
If you don't see a role that fits you, we'd still love to hear from you!​